Sudan Energy Storage Power Generation Project

What is power in Sudan?

Power in Sudan Sudan is a country with immense renewable energy potential, possessing a high hydropower potential based totally on its location on the river Nile and other watersheds, a high wind speed mainly in its northern and western region, and high solar radiation throughout the country.

Are there any energy saving programs in South Sudan?

Regarding energy conservation, there are no known programs or projects in South Sudan. However, South Sudan has high potential for renewable energies to generate electricity, including small-scale and large scale hydropower, solar photovoltaic, and wind, biomass, geothermal and waste-to-energy.

What is energy in Sudan?

Energy in Sudan describes energy and electricity production, consumption and imports in Sudan. The chief sources of energy in 2010 were wood and charcoal, hydroelectric power, and oil. Sudan is a net energy exporter. Primary energy use in Sudan was 179 TWh and 4 TWh per million persons in 2008.

Does Sudan have a problem with electricity supply?

Sudan is currently facing a major problem with electricity supply. According to the report “ Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report (2021) ”, only 54% of the population in Sudan have access to electricity; this indicates more than 20 million people aren’t connected to the national electricity grid .

Is there a program for promoting modern energy in South Sudan?

South Sudan has great potential for development of energy consuming nodes in rural areas such as agro-processing, carpentry, hair salons and other SMEs. However, there is no known program for promotion of modern energy for productive use in South Sudan.

Will Sudan face an energy problem in the future?

In December 2014, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) warned that Sudan could face an energy problem in the future, if it does not set up alternative power solutions, mainly because of the rapid growth in energy demand .